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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College University College: Penn State DuBois, Penn State York (2 MET)

PROFESSOR SVEN BILÉN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, Penn State UniversityParkPROFESSOR IVAN ESPARRAGOZA, Director of Engineering Technology and Commonwealth Engineering, Penn State University ParkPROFESSOR DAVID JOHNSON, Program Coordinator, Penn State Erie, The Behrend CollegePROFESSOR DOUGLAS MILLER, Program Coordinator, Penn State DuBois PROFESSOR MARSHALL COYLE, Program Coordinator, Penn State York

This major helps graduates prepare for technical positions in manufacturing, machine and tool design, computer drafting and design, computer integrated manufacturing, materials selection and processes, technical sales, and other related industries in mechanical applications. The primary objective of the program is to provide a broad foundation in mechanical systems and applications; computer systems in drafting (CAD), manufacturing (CAM), and automation and robotics (CIM); production and product design; mechanics, dynamics, and strength of materials. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology program will:

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Learn and adapt to changes in a professional work environment.

Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and be cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology.

Graduates of this major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Harrisburg; the Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Plastics Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; or the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington, or Penn State York. Two tracks are available to streamline the transition to these baccalaureate degree programs. A general track is provided for students who do not plan to continue their engineering technology education at the baccalaureate level.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 65 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits (12-15 of these 21 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR) (See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 54-64 credits (This includes 12-15 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses, 0-3 credits of GH or GS.) A First-Year Seminar is required for students at Penn State Behrend.

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.[2] Students pursuing the baccalaureate track must take MATH 022 and MATH 026[3] Students who choose to take MATH 081 and MATH 082 must select MATH 083. Students who choose to take MATH 022 and MATH 026 must select MATH 140.

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